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Sen. Doug Jones, an Alabama Democrat, heads to the Senate to vote on the bipartisan "Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act" which would allow victims of sex trafficking to sue websites that enabled their abuse, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
March 23, 2018, 10:58 am
Alabama senator says Congress must act on gun violence
In maiden Senate speech, Doug Jones says nation has reached a tipping point on guns following mass shooting at Florida high school
By Matthew Daly
US President Donald Trump pauses during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, February 28, 2018, with members of congress to discuss school and community safety. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March 1, 2018, 3:55 am
In startling about-face, Trump tells lawmakers they’re afraid of gun lobby
US president appears to buck Republican base, seems to support expanded background checks, mental health resources, and raising the age to 21 for purchasing some firearms
By LISA MASCARO, Matthew Daly and Catherine Lucey
US President Donald Trump takes part in a 'listening session' on gun violence with teachers and students in the State Dining Room of the White House on February 21, 2018. (AFP Photo/Mandel Ngan)
February 22, 2018, 1:36 am
As students and parents beg him for gun control, Trump talks of arming teachers
In wake of Florida school massacre, president promises to be 'very strong on background checks' but says administration looking at allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons
By Catherine Lucey and Matthew Daly
In this image provided by the US Army, then-comedian Al Franken and sports commentator Leeann Tweeden perform a comic skit for service members during the USO Sergeant Major of the Army's 2006 Hope and Freedom Tour in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, on Dec. 15, 2006. (Staff Sgt. Patrick N. Moes/U.S. Army via AP)
November 17, 2017, 11:33 pm
Franken sends apology letter to woman who says he kissed, groped her
Eight women who worked for the Senator vouch for him, saying in a joint statement that he treats them 'with the utmost respect'
By Matthew Daly and JULIET LINDERMAN
A white supremacist carrying a Nazi flag into Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 12, 2017. (AP/Steve Helber)
September 7, 2017, 1:41 am
Senators push bill urging Trump to tackle hate groups
Bipartisan effort sponsored by Virginia lawmakers describes Charlottesville violence as 'domestic terror attack'
By Matthew Daly
US President Donald Trump and US Vice President Mike Pence walk with Defense Secretary James Mattis, center, to begin greeting military personnel during their visit to the Pentagon, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
July 21, 2017, 1:31 am
Trump, Mattis: US winning fight against Islamic State
'We're winning. They're losing. How's that?' says upbeat defense chief, hours after president says terror group 'falling fast'
By Matthew Daly and Vivian Salama
In this May 17, 2017 photo, Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., speaks with the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
June 14, 2017, 7:16 pm
Lawmaker shot during baseball practice known for his love of the game
Steve Scalise distributed commemorative baseball bats to fellow House members when he ran for a GOP leadership post in 2014
By Matthew Daly
Republican congressman Clay Higgins addresses supporters after his victory in Louisiana's 3rd congressional district run-off election in Lake Charles, Louisiana, December 10, 2016. (Lee Celano/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
June 6, 2017, 3:46 am
GOP congressman on Islamists: Kill them all
Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana decries London terror attack, says 'radicalized Islamic suspects' should be hunted and killed
By Matthew Daly
From left, US Vice President Mike Pence, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin applaud on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, where US President Donald Trump spoke at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's National Days of Remembrance ceremony. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
May 26, 2017, 9:37 am
Kushner says willing to cooperate with FBI probe into Russia meetings
US president's son-in-law and adviser reportedly named as top official under scrutiny in federal investigation, though not necessarily a suspect
By Matthew Daly and CHAD DAY
President Donald Trump, accompanied by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt, third from left, and Vice President Mike Pence, right, signs an Energy Independence Executive Order, March 28, 2017, at EPA headquarters in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
March 28, 2017, 11:55 pm
Trump tosses Obama’s ‘clean’ energy plan, embraces coal
US president declares 'the start of a new era,' as he undoes plan to curb global warming in order to save fossil fuel jobs
By Matthew Daly and Jill Colvin
A row of portable restrooms, with the name “Don’s Johns” covered up, is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 (AP Photo/Matthew Daly)
January 13, 2017, 11:42 pm
Don’s what? Toilet co. names concealed for inauguration
Workers preparing for the inauguration Jan. 20 have taped over the name of the portable toilet company — 'Don's Johns'
By Matthew Daly
US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (R) talks to her staff as aide Huma Abedin listens on board their campaign plane at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York, before leaving for campaign rallies on October 28, 2016. (AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD)
November 1, 2016, 7:52 pm
Democratic congressional nominees threatened by new Clinton scandal
Down-ballot candidates in several competitive states face GOP onslaught following FBI chief's statement
By Matthew Daly and Andrew Taylor
Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
October 16, 2016, 1:22 am
Thousands of leaked Clinton emails a window into campaign’s inner workings
From Hillary Clinton's comments to bankers to the mishandling of the emails controversy: What we learned from the hack of campaign chair John Podesta
By Matthew Daly
This file photo taken on May 10, 2016 shows US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as she speaks at a rally in Blackwood, New Jersey. (AFP Photo/Kena Betancur)
June 28, 2016, 7:38 pm
No ‘smoking gun’ on Clinton in new Benghazi report
Republicans on House Committee bash Obama administration over lax security and a slow response to deadly 2012 attacks
By Matthew Daly
This photo provided by Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., shows Democrat members of Congress, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., center, and Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., left, participate in sit-down protest seeking a a vote on gun control measures, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on the floor of the House on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Rep. John Yarmuth via AP)
June 23, 2016, 5:15 am
Rebellious Democrats disrupt House, stage protest over guns
In wake of Orlando massacre, over 200 hold sit-in, urge vote on expanding background checks and blocking weapon purchases by suspected terrorists
By Matthew Daly
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